Artisanal sand mining was once seen as a male-only activity because of the physical energy required. However, in Sanniquellie, more women are getting involved in sand mining. They say the worsening economy is pushing them in that direction.
MOE Confirms Ordering the Transfer of Radio Equipment from Nimba
After controversy over equipment being removed from its Sanniquellie office, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that it ordered its radio broadcast equipment transferred from Nimba to its central office in Monrovia.
Storm Destroys 47 Homes, Leaves 85 People Homeless in Nimba
Heavy rainstorms have caused significant damage to several houses in Beatuo, Nimba, destroying at least 47 homes and displacing 85 people.
Vice President Calls on ArcelorMittal to Recruit Unskilled Laborers from its Concession Areas
Following recent protests by residents of communities near ArcelorMittal’s mining sites in Nimba, Vice President Jeremiah Koung is calling on the company to prioritize hiring residents of affected communities for unskilled jobs that he claims foreign nationals are currently doing.
Musa Bility Dedicates Bailey Bridge over Yarr River in Nimba
Rep. Musa Hassan Bility has dedicated the Yarr River Bridge to connect Nimba’s seventh and eighth electoral districts. The bridge was constructed through the Nimba representative’s Bility Development Foundation.
Sanniquellie Central Mosque Opens to the Public
Hundreds of Islamic clerics, worshippers, and curious viewers from across Liberia converged in Sanniquellie to dedicate what is arguably the most extravagant mosque in the country, the newly constructed Sanniquellie Central Mosque.
Vice President Koung Begins Thank You Tour in Nimba
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has embarked on an appreciation tour in Nimba to thank citizens for supporting him during the 2023 elections that brought him and President Joseph Boakai to the presidency.
Rep. Kogar Calls on Unity Party to Respect Constitution and Conduct Chieftaincy Elections
Rep. Samuel G. Kogar is calling on Pres. Joseph Boakai to respect Liberia’s constitution by refraining from appointing paramount and clan chiefs and allowing citizens to elect their chiefs.